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Odd priest's behind (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rump

'behind' is the definition.
('rump' can be a synonym of 'behind')

'odd priest's' is the wordplay.
'odd' becomes 'rum' (I've seen this before).
'priest' becomes 'p' (ecclesiastical abbreviation).
'rum'+'p'='RUMP'

(Other definitions for rump that I've seen before include "historical Parliament" , "Backside" , "Fleshy hindquarters" , "Type of steak" , "Mammal's hind part" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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